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  I'm so sad to hear of Terry Hall passing earlier today, I saw The Specials on one of their first tours when they played my local pub (just a month after The Undertones and few weeks before The Cure!) There was hardly a packed audience which was great in one way as there was loads of space for dancing but I don't think the band were that impressed - the review in the following issue of local fanzine Suspect Device (pictured below) pointed this out, but boy they were incredible to see so close in such a tiny venue. I met jerry Dammers in the bar afterwards and bought a hand-stamped copy of their debut 7", it was either 50p or a quid I can't quite remember as I ripped the price sticker from the sleeve - which is now incredibly rare.

  

  

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  • I expect you've seen this recent BBC doc. But in case you haven't, it's great.
    https://www.bbc.co.u…Morning_star
  • yes that's excellent, thanks for the reminderGardener

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